Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Bobby Gene Burke
Sep 23, 2018
Bobby G. Burke, 80, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Born in Exeter, VA on January 2, 1938 he was the son of the late Noah Rueben and Myrtle McClure Burke; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Babe Ruth Burke, Burt Burke and Tommy Burke; and a sister, Barbara Ann Lawson. He retired...
Ethel Walker Perkinson
Sep 23, 2018
Ethel Walker Perkinson, 61, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Richard “Dickie” Walker and Lydia Shredl Walker. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard “Bubba” Walker. Ethel was a simple lady who enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing and crocheting. She is...
Betty Cohen August
Sep 23, 2018
Betty Cohen August, 69, of Chesterfield died Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Chester and Rena Hecht Cohen. Betty spent most of her life in education. She began as a teacher in Richmond City Public Schools, then went to Henrico County and retired as a full time School Counselor in Prince...
John Samuel Roseberry
Sep 22, 2018
September 22, 2018 the Lord came to take John Roseberry home to finally give him the well-deserved peace that all great soldiers seek. Today we are gathered here to celebrate the life of John Samuel Roseberry. He was born March 8, 1935. Raised by his mother Madeline Grayson until her death when he was 13 years old. John lived with...
Junetta Caudill
Sep 22, 2018
Junetta Caudill, 78, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Born in Pulaski County, KY she was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Caudill; her mother, Vivian Caudill Hampton and husband, Hendricks; her husband, Lester L. Caudill, Sr.; two daughters, Rhonda Furr and Peggy Elliott; and a baby brother, Weldon Caudill. Mrs. Caudill was retired from...
Mildred Campbell Fox
Sep 22, 2018
Mildred Campbell Fox, 84, of Hopewell, VA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Born in Hopewell, VA she was the daughter of the late Leo C. and Haver Smith Campbell; and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Merry Chris Jones. She was a graduate of John Tyler Community College in Chester, VA....
Richard Henry Root
Sep 22, 2018
Richard Henry Root, 79, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Born in Plattsburg, NY he was the son of the late Francis and Rita Root; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Sherwood Root. Mr. Root retired from Allied Signal (Honeywell) after many years of faithful service. He is survived by his wife, Betty...
Preston Earl Hinson Jr.
Sep 21, 2018
Preston Earl Hinson, Jr., 81, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away quietly on September 21, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Preston Earl Sr. and Ruth Hodnett Hinson. His is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Emma Jean Hinson; a devoted son, Michael Earl Hinson; two sisters, Joyce Boswell (Johnny) and Nancy Hamilton (Eric);...
Beverly Lloyd Childress
Sep 20, 2018
Beverly Lloyd Childress, 80, a lifelong resident of Petersburg, VA, died Thursday, September 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd N. and Helen Carr Childress, and both of his sons, John and Arthur Childress. Mr. Childress retired from Allied Chemical after 36 years of service. He was a dedicated volunteer for Prince George Fire Department Co....
Barbara Nichols Piner
Sep 19, 2018
Barbara Nichols Piner, 75, of Prince George, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Born in Botetourt County and raised in Hopewell, she was the daughter of the late Linford H. and Sarah Lee Hodges Nichols; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles Wayne Piner, Sr.; and a sister-in-law, Sherie Shurm Nichols. Mrs....
Charles Dean Holland
Sep 19, 2018
Charles Dean Holland, 74, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Born in Gaston, NC he was the son of the late Furman and Willie Holland; and was also preceded in death by his eight siblings. Mr. Holland was a United States Air Force veteran having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He was the owner and operator...
Ann Elizabeth Miranian
Sep 18, 2018
Miranian, Ann Elizabeth, born November 5, 1926 loving wife and mother. Passed Sept.18, 2018. She was predeceased by her father Dr. Oscar Gilbert, mother Helen Locke, sister Martha Sperry, son Art Miranian Jr. in 2008, and loving husband Arthur in 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Miranian; two grandsons, Gilbert Miranian and Daniel Miranian; daughter-in-law, Anne Miranian and...
Beverly Anne Jackson
Sep 18, 2018
Beverly Anne Jackson, 80, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jackson. She is survived by her children, Patrick Prior, Doug Prior, Robert Jackson, II., Brenda Jackson, Linda Coleman (Michael) and Corey Jackson (Nicole); grandchildren, David Prior, Paul Kortte, Sara Prior, Michael Coleman, Jr., Nicholas Coleman, Purcell Jackson, Alexandra,...
Katherine Louise Wyant
Sep 18, 2018
Katherine Louise Wyant, 65, of Petersburg, passed away on September 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Wyant; parents, Catherine and Louis Budz. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Austin (Derek); grandson, Thomas Austin; siblings, Dorothy Budz and Charles Budz (Glenda); Nieces and nephews, Stephanie, William, Danielle, and Jacob; and many other family members....
Marie Allgood Brown
Sep 14, 2018
Marie Allgood Brown, 82, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at her son’s residence. Born in Mecklenburg, VA she was the daughter of the late, Clarence Allgood and Estelle King Allgood; and was also preceded in death by her step-father, Woodrow Chandler, Sr.; husband of 60 years, Pete Brown, Jr.; two daughters, Janice Mayer and Becky...
Laura Kolesar
Sep 13, 2018
Laura Elizabeth Kolesar, 29, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones. Her life began on the beautiful spring day of April 26, 1989, in Petersburg, VA. She was predeceased by her loving maternal grandfather, Edward Paul Moncol. Survivors include her husband Daniel Wehner Garrett, son Michael Liam Garrett, mother Elizabeth M. Stowe (Wilford), father Nicholas...
Judith Totin Armstrong
Sep 13, 2018
Judith Totin Armstrong, 71, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Vincent Totin and Beatrice Holcombe Totin; and three loving granddogs, Timber, Molly and Cubbie. Judith is survived by her three daughters, Kelly Armstrong, Dana McLawhorn (Dale) and Michelle Edmunds (John); five grandchildren, Madison McLawhorn, Trey McLawhorn, Faith...
Bernard Andrew "Andy" Wynn
Sep 13, 2018
Bernard Andrew “Andy” Wynn, 61, of DeWitt, VA, died Thursday, September 13, 2018. Andy was one of four children born to the late Robert Givens Wynn and Dorris Harding Wynn. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Wynn, a grandson, Kaden Wynn, and Dale Earnhardt. Andy was a fan of NASCAR, drag racing, and baseball. He especially...
Charles William "Bill" Smith, Sr.
Sep 12, 2018
Charles W. "Bill" Smith, Sr., 86, of Prince George, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Born in Landisburg, WV he was the son of the late Charles and Edith Smith; and was also preceded in death by a brother, James W. Smith; and a sister, Mary Ellen Withrow. Mr. Smith was a United States Army veteran having served...
